15SN0659
CASE NUMBER: 15SN0659
APPLICANT: Walthall Self Storage Inc.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’S ANALYSIS Magisterial District: BERMUDA
14324 Jefferson Davis Highway
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
August 26, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
CARRIE COYNER
(804-748-3600)
Applicant’s Contact:
F. PATTERSON
(804-748-0461)
Planning Department Case Manager:
ROBERT CLAY (804-796-7122)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use to permit an electronic message center (EMC) sign in General Business (C-5) and
General Industrial (I-2) Districts
Acomputer-controlled, variable message,electronic sign incorporated into a freestanding sign
for an existing self-storage facility is planned.
(NOTES: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B. Proffered ConditionIs located in Attachment 1.)
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(7/23/15)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
STAFF
As proffered, the sign conforms to the adopted Electronic
Message Center (EMC) Policy
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
PLANNING -
FIRE -
CDOT -
VDOT -
UTILITIES -
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ENGINEERING
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan
Classification: NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL
The designation suggests the majority of theproperty fronting Jefferson Davis Highway is appropriate for
commercial uses that serve neighborhood-wide trade areas and the remainder of the property is appropriate
for moderate to intense manufacturing uses.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Subject
Seaboard Coastline
Railroad
Greenleigh Manufactured
Home park
Mistwood Forest Subdivision
Jefferson Davis Highway
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Robert Clay(804-796-7122) clayr@chesterfield.gov
ZONING HISTORY
Case Number BOS Action Request
Approved Rezoning to Community Business (C-3) and General
91SN0254
(12/1991) Industrial (I-2)
Approved Rezoning from Community Business (C-3) to General
98SN0279
(10/1998) Business (C-5)
PROPOSAL
The applicant plans to modify an existingfreestanding sign with an electronic message center
(EMC) sign. The proposed sign would continue to comply with the size and height requirements of
the Ordinance which currently permits a sign 62.25 square feet in area (with changeable copy) and
15 feet in height.
The following provides an overview of theproffered conditions offered to mitigate the impact of
the sign on area properties, as well as the location of the nearest EMC signs:
General Overview
Requirements Details
Maximum of three (3) lines
Copy Lines
Proffered Condition
30 Second Minimum
Frequency of Message Change
Proffered Condition
Prohibited
Sequential Messaging
Proffered Condition
Prohibited
Flashing or Travelling Messages
Proffered Condition
Prohibited
Bijou Lighting or Animation
Proffered Condition
Architecturally designed sign that is compatible and
Sign Design
complimentary to the building it serves
Proffered Condition
Not exceed 0.3 foot candles above ambient light as
measured at a distance of 81 feet
Brightness
Require a photocell to adjust sign brightness, based
on ambient light conditions
Proffered Condition
Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries (8,500
Nearest Existing EMC Signs
feet to west, Mt. Gilead Boulevard)
As proposed and conditioned, the applicant’s request does not comply with the Electronic
Message Center (EMC) Policy.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
FIRE SERVICE
Staff Contact: Greg Smith (804-706-2012) smithgd@chesterfield.gov
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities
Fire Station The Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14
EMS Facility The Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14
This request will have minimal impact on fire and EMS.
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037) banksj@chesterfield.gov
No comment.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384) brian.lokker@vdot.virginia.gov
VDOT Land Use Regulations
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Traffic Impact Analysis (24VAC30-155)
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Access Management (24VAC30-73)
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Subdivision Street Acceptance (24VAC30-91/92)
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Land Use Permit (24VAC30-151)
No comments
Summary
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WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
Theproposal’s impacts on the County’s utility system are detailed in the chart below:
Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Size of Existing LineConnection Required by County Code?
Serviced?
Water Yes 12”Yes
Wastewater Yes 30”Yes
Additional Information:
Freestanding signs shall be located outside of recorded utility easements.
The proposed request will not impact the public water and wastewater systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality
Staff Contact: Doug Pritchard (804-748-1028) pritchardd@chesterfield.gov
Environmental Engineering has not comment on this request.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
5/11/15 Application submitted
Planning Commission Meeting
7/23/15
Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Commission Discussion
The Commission noted their support for this case:
Complies with EMC Policy
No opposition to request
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITION IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Patton Second: Wallin
AYES: Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFFERED CONDITION
The Applicant in this case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia (1950 as
amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for themselves and their
successors or assigns, proffer that the property known as Chesterfield County Tax Identification
Number 800-644-3883(“the Property”) under consideration will be developed according to the
following amended proffers if, and only if, the request submitted herewith is granted with only
those conditions agreed to by the Applicant. In the event this request is denied or approved
with conditions not agreed to by the owner and Applicant, the proffer shall immediately be null
and void and of no further force or effect.
We hereby offer the following proffered conditions:
1.In addition to Ordinance requirements any computer-controlled, variable
message, electronic sign shall conform to the following standards:
a.Copy shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) lines and shall not move but
may fade;
b.The message or display shall be programmed to change no more than once
every thirty (30) seconds;
c.Sequential messaging shall be prohibited;
d.Flashing and traveling messages shall be prohibited;
e.Bijou lighting and animation effects shall be prohibited;
f.The electronic message center shall be incorporated into the existing
freestanding sign; and
g.Brightness shall be limited so as not to exceed 0.3 foot candles above
ambient light as measured using a foot candle meter at a distance of 50 feet.
The sign shall have a photocell that automatically adjusts the brightness
according to the ambient light conditions. (P
)
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